local walks

I was gearing up for a trip to Tokyo, Japan this week when I fell sick last Sunday and had to make the decision not to get on a plane on Tuesday. I made the decision I wish more people would make when they can around travel to prevent from getting more people sick and did it from a place of gratitude that it was an “extra” trip on my list rather than a necessary one. In preparing for the trip, I ensured my camera was properly charged with plenty of memory remaining to snap whatever photos I wanted. Instead, sick and full of brain fog, I took out my camera for two different local walks to see what I could see in a new light. It brought my back to my original love of photography where I never traveled anywhere and instead tried to capture moments with loved ones or more distorted photos that left the viewer wondering what it was they were looking at.

I took the following paused along a two lane neighborhood road as Mount Rainier came into view, wanting to capture what it feels like when you’re driving and manage to catch a glimpse. The first is likely my favorite in this limited series. I just love the framing and how dynamic it feels.

I can’t help but love macro photography (always want to say micro) and always find myself drawn there. I had to quickly pull myself away from getting too immersed in the morning dew:

I love a reflection, always have and always will. I don’t love taking photos of myself but I do love fun ways of capturing oneself out in the world. Here are three different takes:

The moon, the moon, the moon! I should pull together a post soon on all my favorite moon shots. All of these were taken while walking around Seward Park where I kept an eye out for just the right angle.

Finally, some classic shots that have been taken a million times around Seattle. There’s something safe and care-free about capturing something so recognizable. I let myself be lazy.